Definitions by Spore Puncher

Shank 

Replacement for the term, STAB, which means 'Same Type Attack Bonus' in the Pokemon. Shank gives a 1.5x damage increase if the move used is of the same type as the user.

Also Pseudo-Shank, which refers the same 1.5x damage increase using an item, such as Choice Specs.

"Damn Rain Dance. Starmie Hydro Pumped and shanked me for 2.0x damage."

Shank by Spore Puncher August 13, 2007